SHANIKA LYKES

Liberty Township, OH ***** · 229-***-****

adyt58@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

**** – 2020

INTERN, a sound mind counseling services, cincinnati, oh

Provided intake services to clients via telephone; Reviewed insurance coverage; Provided scheduling for clients with counselors; Worked directly with clients via Micro, Macro and Mezzo while providing counseling; Completed Initial Psychotherapy Assessments, Goal Treatment and Diagnoses utilizing the DSM 5; Completed case notes and follow-up visits; Completed Psychotherapy Progress Notes; Provided counseling to children, adults and families

2017 – 2018

INTERN, heartland hospice, cincinnati, oh

Conducted home visits with terminally ill clients; Provided and reviewed follow-up notes with team during monthly meetings; Regularly made home visits to other clients as well as those residing in nursing home facilities; Continually monitored client’s health and submitted timely status reports to medical staff; Provided phone consultations and in person visits and support to client’s family members

2016 – PRESENT

BUSINESS OWNER, westside properties, llc, cincinnati, OH

Manage real estate portfolio of Georgia residential and commercial properties; Facilitate all legal responsibilities including Lease Agreements and Tax Filings; Manage Operating Budgets and track current marketing trends

2008 – 2011

SUPPORT COORDINATOR, professional case management services, Inc., valdosta, ga

Remotely served as mandated reporter; Advocated for individuals with disabilities; Conducted monthly in-person visits; Developed Individual Service Plan (ISP) and addendum/budgets; Completed timely DMA6; Utilized Support Intensity Scale to complete assessments; Monitored day programs and residential sites; Reviewed case notes and completed DHR reports; Communicated with state and private agencies, legal guardians and parents

2008

RESIDENTIAL COORDINATOR, easter seals southern georgia, vienna, ga

Managed five locations and fifty staff members while providing 24-hr facility coverage; Met all health and safety needs for consumers; Attended ISP and addendum meetings; Communicated with Support Coordinators; Performed residential on-site meetings; Provided annual training and monthly visits to Personal Support Sites; Completed yearly reviews; Participated in ORS site visits; Collaborated with state and federal agencies, parents and guardians

EDUCATION

2020

MSW ADVANCED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORK, WALDEN UNIVERSITY

2000

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (CRIMINAL JUSTICE), albany state university

1998

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (SPECIAL EDUCATION), south georgia college

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Golden Key International Honor Society (GK)

Phi Alpha Honor Society